Workers' Memorial Day ceremony

U.S. Steel workers listen Friday during the USW Local 1066 Worker Memorial Day ceremony outside of U.S. Steel's Gary Works facility.

Worker Memorial Day ceremony

Steel workers at U.S. Steel's Gary Works facility bow their heads in prayer Friday during the USW Local 1066 Worker Memorial Day ceremony.

Workers Memorial Day ceremony

Richard Coy, of Gary plays "Taps" during the USW Local 1066 Workers' Memorial Day ceremony outside at U.S. Steel's Gary Works facility on Friday. Coy worked at U.S. Steel, as did his father and his son.

Workers' Memorial Day ceremony

U.S. Steel workers look through a book containing the names of all the workers who have died in accidents at the mill. The names are also written on the workers memorial wall at U.S. Steel. Local 1066 hosted a Worker Memorial Day ceremony outside of U.S. Steel's Gary Works facility.

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Last Andrews Sister, Patty, dead at 94

Patty, left, and Maxene Andrews, surviving siblings of the famed Andrews Sisters trio, smile in October 1987 as they hold their star plaques which they received after agreeing to reunite to accept a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Crown Point honors those who served

World War II veteran Harold Chubbs speaks to the crowd Monday at the Veterans Day ceremony in Crown Point.

Crown Point honors those who served

Army Spc. Craig Schiesser speaks Monday during the Veterans Day ceremony sponsored by the Crown Point American Legion Post 20 and the city.

Crown Point honors those who served

B.J. Fitzgerald, past commander of American Legion Post 20, plays taps Monday during the Veterans Day ceremony in Crown Point.

Crown Point honors those who served

Army Spc. Craig Schiesser talks during the Veterans Day ceremony sponsored by Crown Point American Legion Post 20 and the city.

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City of Hobart hosts its 9/11 remembrance

HOBART | Army Reserve Maj. David Hill speaks at the City of Hobart 9/11 remembrance Tuesday, September 11, 2012.

Hobart holds solemn 9/11 remembrance service

Hobart Fire Department Chaplain Charles Strietelmeier says a prayer with mascot "Longfellow" on Tuesday during Hobart's Sept. 11 memorial service.

Hobart holds solemn 9/11 remembrance service

Hobart resident Kathy Williams and daughters Addy, 5, and Lexi, 10, watch and listen Tuesday at Hobart's Sept. 11 observance.

City of Hobart hosts its 9/11 remembrance

HOBART | Seven-year-old Hobart resident Addison Catlin listens as the City of Hobart hosts its 9/11 remembrance Tuesday, September 11, 2012.

City of Hobart hosts its 9/11 remembrance

HOBART | Members of the Marine Corps League Howlin' Mad Detachment were one of three color guards present as the City of Hobart hosts its 9/11 remembrance Tuesday, September 11, 2012.